Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation (GWCHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit health foundation headquartered in Watertown, Wisconsin. Established in 2015 through a joint venture transaction between Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) and LifePoint Health, the foundation serves as a catalyst for community health improvement across the region. The organization operates as an independent nonprofit governed by its own community board of directors and employs 14 staff members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$131.2M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.0M
+190.4% YoY
Grant Count
31
-8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$161K
+218.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire collaboration, mobilize resources and encourage innovation that measurably contributes to the wellbeing of our community.
Vision: Thriving communities where everyone enjoys good health and wellbeing.
The foundation operates as a health foundation serving as a catalyst for community health. GWCHF strategically focuses resources to "move the needle" on community health indicators, valuing collaboration, maximizing community assets, and improving health over the long-term. The foundation invests in root cause solutions to create sustainable change rather than providing transactional support.
GWCHF positions itself as a connector—bringing together people, organizations, and resources needed to create lasting change. The foundation emphasizes that transforming community health requires listening, engaging, and empowering community "doers" to apply their talents.
Grantmaking
GWCHF offers both strategic grants and responsive grant cycles. Recent grant activity includes:
Review Cycle
. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation serves Wisconsin's Dodge and Jefferson Counties and the surrounding region. The foundation's service area encompasses the communities served by Watertown Regional Medical Center.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $26,319,032
- Total Expenses: $26,379,805
- Total Assets: $115,519,180
- Total Liabilities: $18,800,000
The foundation maintains substantial financial capacity with assets exceeding $115 million. The organization received a four-star rating with a 96% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $131,180,063 | $115,519,180 | $104,353,166 |
| Revenue | $31,092,438 | $26,319,032 | $43,510,687 |
| Expenses | $30,731,222 | $26,379,805 | $26,345,206 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,436,099 | $3,389,729 | $9,211,140 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Glacial Community Ymca ($3,687,189), Rock River Community Clinic ($254,850), Watertown Unified School District ($121,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY CARE PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE INC BEAVER DAM, WI | CHILDCARE SITE EXPANSION | $25,000 |
| CORNERSTONE OF GRACE WATERTOWN, WI | BOARD GIFT 2023, EICKSTAEDT LANE HOUSING | $25,500 |
| GINGERBREAD PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER INC WATERTOWN, WI | CHILDCARE SITE EXPANSION, ASQ HUB GRANT | $11,066 |
| GLACIAL COMMUNITY YMCA OCONOMOWOC, WI | BOARD GIFT 2023, EMPLOYER SPONSORED CARE, 2024 ECT FOCUS GROUP, ASQ HUB GRANT, DHS SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS | $3,687,189 |
| GLACIAL HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP JEFFERSON, WI | THRIVEED STAFF STRATEGIC PLANNING, 2024 ECT FOCUS GROUP TED, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT | $39,692 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WAUKESHA COUNTY WAUKESHA, WI | COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CULTIVATION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; BUILDING A BETTER JEFFERSON COUNTY | $105,113 |
| JOHNSON CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT JOHNSON CREEK, WI | COMMUNITY CONVERSATION - JOHNSON CREEK, ASQ HUB GRANT, SOURCES OF STRENGTH | $15,370 |
| LAKE MILLS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT LAKE MILLS, WI | PLAYWORKS ACTIVE RECESS - ES & MS, LEADER IN ME, ASQ HUB GRANT | $16,737 |
| LAKE MILLS MORAVIAN CHURCH LAKE MILLS, WI | CHILDCARE SITE EXPANSION | $32,000 |
| MADISON COLLEGE WATERTOWN, WI | BUILDING THE DODGE/JEFFERSON EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PIPELINE, HEALTHWORKS NETWORK MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) TRAINING | $107,371 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tina Crave is listed as Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TINA CRAVE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $214,596 |
| DEB PORTMAN | SECRETARY | 40 | $50,506 |
| MIKE SULLIVAN MD | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MARGARET HANRAHAN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RANDY PHELPS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ANDREA MERFELD | SECRETARY (THRU JAN 2024) | 30 | — |
| STEVEN BATTENBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELLIOT CLARK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHARLES EGGERT | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2023) | 2 | — |
| ORLANDO DOMINGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MEGAN HARTWICK | DIRECTOR (THRU DEC 2023) | 2 | — |
| KARLA MULLEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM OSWALD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROL QUEST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NATE SALAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIM SCHULER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICK SELCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARCY TESSMANN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NATHAN PETERS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $137,658 |
| KIMBERLY MELCHER | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $125,813 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced pandemic response grants and continues to make significant community investments. In 2021, GWCHF awarded $815,000 in grants to support children and families initiatives. The foundation maintains an active news room documenting grant announcements and community health activities.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greater Watertown Community Health fund?
**Mission:** To inspire collaboration, mobilize resources and encourage innovation that measurably contributes to the wellbeing of our community. **Vision:** Thriving communities where everyone enjoys good health and wellbeing. The foundation operates as a health foundation serving as a catalyst for community health. GWCHF strategically focuses resources to "move the needle" on community health indicators, valuing collaboration, maximizing community assets, and improving health over the long-te…
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Watertown Community Health?
GWCHF offers both strategic grants and responsive grant cycles. Recent grant activity includes: • **Rock River Community Clinic** (2023): $469,625 for management transition, board gift, and grant writing services • **Watertown Family Connections** (2023): Grant for family resource network, executive coaching, and board support • **2021 Grant Announcement**: $815,000 awarded to support children and families initiatives The foundation maintains responsive grant cycles in addition to strategic gra…
Where does Greater Watertown Community Health make grants?
The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation serves Wisconsin's Dodge and Jefferson Counties and the surrounding region. The foundation's service area encompasses the communities served by Watertown Regional Medical Center.
What size grants does Greater Watertown Community Health award?
In 2024, Greater Watertown Community Health awarded 31 grants totaling $5.0M — an average of about $161K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Greater Watertown Community Health's EIN?
Greater Watertown Community Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1030310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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